Mike Kobal made that very nice video with the GH1 and the [shoplink 15659]Nokton 25mm[/shoplink] (Source: mikekobal.com): “The aperture was set to 1.4 for all clips, ISO to 100. I like the results, the Nokton lives up to the hype, it is very sharp at 1.4 (except for the extreme corners).” He also posted one more “night” video taken with aperture set at f/0.95(Click here).
“My impression of this lens so far:
@0.95 slightly soft in the center and in the corners, but sharpens up nicely in ps, extreme corners are very soft, very usable overall.
@1.4 very sharp in the center and in the corners, extreme corners are still soft.
@2.0 extremely sharp in the center and in the corners, extreme corners are still soft. The built quality is excellent, the focusing ring is fantastic, very well dampened and it is very easy to pull focus during video takes.”
Thanks Mike for your nice work!!!
If you have some luck you can find the Voigtländer Nokton 25mm f/0.95 on eBay ([shoplink 15659]Click here to see current auctions[/shoplink]).
The video on top shows the first [shoplink 16254]Panasonic GH2[/shoplink] vs [shoplink 14826]Panasonic GH1[/shoplink] (and vs Panasonic TM750) comparison. Skip the first two minutes of the video to see the comparison only. It’s very difficoult to judge the images on youtube and without knowing the image processing work they have done.
Still no news about the GH2 availability. Adorama is accepting preorders, BHphoto says the GH2 will be in Stock in December and Amazon removed the preorder option.
Engadget posted a Panasonic Lumix GF2 preview: “Panasonic has ticked the major boxes of reducing bulk and including HD video (at 60fps, no less) while seemingly sacrificing little of what made the GF1 such a richly appealing camera in the first place. Our biggest complaint, therefore, has to do with the GF2’s January release date — it’s too far away, dammit!” They also made a GF2-GF1 size comparison.
The GF2 is listed on Amazon but without any price indication.
DxOmark tested the GH2 sensor and the results are somewhat surprising! The Overall score (60 points) is less high than the GH1 sensor (64 points). Click here to see the comparison: GH2 vs GH1 vs 7D at DxO
After the first reviews I thought the GH2 has much better resolution and high-ISO results. What DxOmark states here goes against all other previews we have seen so far!
Seb Farges shot this video at le Salon de la photo in Paris where the Panasonic GF2 has been presented. He also interviewed Luc Saint-Elie from Panasonic (a very nice person!).
[shoplink 17361]Panasonic GF2[/shoplink] + [shoplink 14796]20mm f/1.7 lens[/shoplink] NTSC 29,97 fps 1080i (NTSC caused problems with the french light)
[shoplink 16254]GH2[/shoplink]+ [shoplink 14802]14-140mm[/shoplink] PAL 25 fps 1080i
[shoplink 14826]GH1[/shoplink]+ C-mount Fujian 35mm 1.7 + [shoplink 15659]Voigtländer Nokton 25mm f/0.95[/shoplink] NTSC 60 fps 720P
Canon 7D + 50mm 1.4 PAL 23,976 fps 1080i
No CC
Edited on Adobe Premiere CS5
P.S.: [shoplink 15659]Click here to order theVoigtländer Nokton 25mm f/0.95 on eBay[/shoplink]!
CNET Asia: “One advantage the Lumix has over competitors is its touchscreen, and this will attract current shutterbugs with a touch-sensitive compact to upgrade to something similar. At the same time, enthusiasts might feel left out, since using a touch-sensitive panel is not something everyone is accustomed to.” Whatdigitalcamera: “The Lumix GF2 feels like more than just an updated GF1 thanks to the redesigned body. The tweaks to the user interface make the touchscreen even more accessible although, it has to be said, this format of control may not be to everyone’s preference if it’s not always going to be employed.” DPreview: “Whereas the GF1 was unashamedly a camera for enthusiast photographers, the GF2 is now aimed much more at compact camera owners looking for an upgrade.“…”In truth there’s not a lot about the GF2 to tempt GF1 owners to upgrade, but it’s still a hugely capable camera that, as long as you can accept the touchscreen, looks like it should work pretty well. We suspect that when it starts getting into the hands of users a lot of the inevitable initial scepticism will disappear; on the other hand we do still hope the Panasonic finds a way to produce a more GF1-like design in future too.” Imaging Resource: “Overall, we had a great time with the little Panasonic GF2. It’s extremely nimble and compact; still a little too large to slip into a pair of slacks without looking like you have a camera in your pocket (I did get looks), but the design has never been more sportcoat or jacket-friendly.” Photoradar: “Images taken at ISO 400 look comparable with those I have taken at ISO 200 on the G1“…”However, my enthusiasm was somewhat tempered when I saw that the Panasonic GF2 has fewer button and dial controls than the GF1, and the user has to use the touchscreen to select settings such as the shooting mode. It may be the result of the downsizing of the camera (the GF2 is 19% smaller and 7% lighter than the GF1), but I am disappointed that there’s no main mode dial on the top-plate.” Photographyblog (mirrorless size comparison) Cameralabs Omuser (Hands-on pictures)
INTERESTING NOTES
– Available in January 2011
– UK price 599 GBP for GF2 w/14-42mm
– it is very nearly as petite as the Sony NEX-5
– One slightly unexpected marketing change is that the GF2 will not be bundled with the 20mm F1.7 pancake lens
– Editor’s note: Because of the recent Daylight saving time change most websites did publish their articles one hour earlier than expected.
GF1 vs GF2 differences
– Smaller and lighter body
– GF2 has Full HD movie recording capability (1080i at 60fps from 30p capture)
– Continuous shooting at 2.6fps with Live View
– ISO 6400
– Touchscreen
– GF2 has less buttons (no exposure mode dial)
– Stereo microphone on the top plate
– supports 3D
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